School Guidance Counselor ( HIRING)

Job Description

Position: School Guidance Counselor

Compensation Rate: Pays up to $50

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implements the comprehensive school counseling program as outlined in the Schools Professional Counselor plan.

Assist in the planning and selection of the middle and high school student curriculum courses.

Assists students with course planning and course selections

Assists in administering standardized assessments and surveys, interpreting results to students and parents.

Acts as an advocate for all students and is available to students to provide guidance that will lead each student to an increased personal growth self- understanding and maturity.

Maintain student records and protect confidentiality.

Provide student information to colleges and potential employers according to provisions of the Boards’ policy on student records.

Assist students with the process of college applications and financial aid information

Assist students with educational and occupational plans

Provide information regarding tutors, summer school, dual credit, etc.

Coordinate all college fairs and college visits

Works in collaboration with other stakeholders in narrowing the achievement gap

Provides professional leadership to establish a culture conducive to learning

Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with academic, career and personal/social concerns

Assists students in developing a plan for achieving educational, career and personal/social goals

Consults with a variety of school based teams to facilitate appropriate placement decisions to enhance student achievement, which includes but is not limited to exceptional student staffings, 504 determination meetings, and Multi-Disciplinary team meetings

Confers with classroom teachers, administration, support staff, community agencies and parents regarding students and their needs

Provides support to teachers in the delivery of counseling program related curriculum

Coordinates with school and community agencies to broaden students' resources

Seeks resources necessary to achieve school goals

Guides individuals/groups of students through the development of educational plans, career awareness and personal/social growth issues

Identifies and disaggregates critical data, such as grades, test scores, attendance, promotion rates, graduation and postsecondary enrollment rate

Uses data to develop strategies to positively impact students

Follows the guidelines of the national, state and district standards for professional school counselors

Works with middle school counselor for vertical alignment of services

Adheres to ethical and legal professional standards

Uses appropriate technology for counseling services

Performs other related duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Education and/or Counseling

State of Florida School Counselor certification or eligibility for Florida State certification is required.

Preference will be given to candidates who have orientation to and/or experience in a secondary high school setting.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Focused Staffing Group does not discriminate in employment or educational programs, services, or activities based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, military/veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected category in accordance with state and federal laws.

Full-time